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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishMen are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be based only on considerations of the common good. (1789 Declaration, Art. 1)
- FrenchLes hommes naissent et demeurent libres et égaux en droits. Les distinctions sociales ne peuvent être fondées que sur l'utilité commune. (Déclaration 1789, Art. 1er)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe Congolese People,
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Concerned about building a Republic founded on the principles of equality, of fraternity, of sharing and of solidarity on the one hand, and on the other hand of assuring the development [épanouissement] of each and of all within the framework of a Republic respectful of the intangible rights of the human person;
… (Preamble) - FrenchLe Peuple congolais,
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Soucieux de bâtir une République fondée sur les principes d’égalité, de fraternité, de partage et de solidarité d’une part, et d’assurer l’épanouissement de chacun et de tous dans le cadre d’une République respectueuse des droits intangibles de la personne humaine d’autre part;
… (Préambule)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe Republic of Senegal is secular, democratic, and social. It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens, without distinction of origin, of race, of sex [and] of religion. … (Art. 1)
- FrenchLa République du Sénégal est laïque, démocratique et sociale. Elle assure l’égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens, sans distinction d’origine, de race, de sexe, de religion. … (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWhereas the People of Trinidad and Tobago-
(a) have affirmed that the Nation of Trinidad and Tobago is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
… (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
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EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
… (Preamble) - Hindiहम, भारत के लोग, भारत को एक सम्पूर्ण प्रभुत्व-सम्पन्न समाजवादी पंथनिरपेक्ष लोकतंत्रात्मक गणराज्य बनाने के लिए तथा उसके समस्त नागरिकों को:
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स्थिति और अवसरों की की समानता;
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishAll persons shall be equal before the law, courts, and other state institutions and officials.
Human rights may not be restricted; no one may be granted any privileges on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, language, origin, social status, belief, convictions, or views. (Art. 29) - LithuanianĮstatymui, teismui ir kitoms valstybės institucijoms ar pareigūnams visi asmenys lygūs.
Žmogaus teisių negalima varžyti ir teikti jam privilegijų dėl jo lyties, rasės, tautybės, kalbos, kilmės, socialinės padėties, tikėjimo, įsitikinimų ar pažiūrų pagrindu. (29 straipsnis)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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(2) All citizens of the Republic of Moldova are equal before the law and public authorities, regardless of the race, nationality, ethnic origin, language, religion, sex, opinion, political affiliation, property or social origin. (Art. 16) - Moldovian
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(2) Toţi cetăţenii Republicii Moldova sînt egali în faţa legii şi a autorităţilor publice, fără deosebire de rasă, naţionalitate, origine etnică, limbă, religie, sex, opinie, apartenenţă politică, avere sau de origine socială. (Art. 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person with men.
… (Art. 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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b. The State guarantees reconciling the duties of women towards the family with their work in society, and their equality with men in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres without breaching the provisions of Islamic canon law (Shari’a).
… (Art. 5) - Arabic…
ب - تكفل الدولة التوفيق بين واجبات المرأة نحو الأسرة وعملها في المجتمع، ومساواتها بالرجال في ميادين الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية والثـقافية والاقـتصادية دون إخلال بأحكام الشريعة الإسلامية.
(المادّة 5) …
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWe, the people of Korea, …
To afford equal opportunities to every person and provide for the fullest development of individual capabilities in all fields, including political, economic, social and cultural life by further strengthening the basic free and democratic order conducive to private initiative and public harmony, … (Preamble) - Korean우리 대한국민은, …
자율과 조화를 바탕으로 자유민주적 기본질서를 더욱 확고히 하여 정치·경제·사회·문화의 모든 영역에 있어서 각인의 기회를 균등히 하고, 능력을 최고도로 발휘하게 하며, ... (전문)